Inpatient Facility Coder - Remote
Company: Unitedhealth Group
Location: Tolleson
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
$2,000 Sign On Bonus For External CandidatesYoull enjoy the
flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you
take on some tough challenges. Energize your career with one of
Healthcares fastest growing companies. You dream of a great career
with a great company where you can make an impact and help people.
We dream of giving you the opportunity to do just this. And with
the incredible growth of our business, its a dream that definitely
can come true. Already one of the worlds leading Healthcare
companies, UnitedHealth Group is restlessly pursuing new ways to
operate our service centers, improve our service levels and help
people lead healthier lives. We live for the opportunity to make a
difference and right now, we are living it up.This opportunity is
with one of our most exciting business areas: Optum a growing part
of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a Fortune 5
leader.Optum helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to
the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and
treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their
healthcare needs and stay on track with their health goals. No
other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we
do it all with every action focused on our shared values of
Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.Were
focused on improving the health of our members, enhancing our
operational effectiveness and reinforcing our reputation for
high-quality health services. As a Senior Medical Coder you will
provide coding and coding auditing services directly to providers.
You'll play a key part in healing the health system by making sure
our high standards for documentation processes are being met. What
makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? Youll
work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and
businesscollaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And,
when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do
not exist in any other organization, anywhere.As a part of our
continued growth, we are searching for a new Senior Medical Coder
to join our team...The Senior Medical Coder functions as the first
line management for the Coding Department and provides oversight
for the coding staff and operations. This includes education to the
Coders, Providers and Staff on coding and proper documentation for
Ambulatory services. Responsibilities within the department
include: coding, audits, project management, staff development,
quality management and training.This is a virtual, remote, position
that requires candidates to be highly organized, self-starters,
well-versed in technical applications. Previous success in a remote
environment is preferred. The work schedule is flexible. Typically,
Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday with set hours
as established between manager and coder may require weekend and/or
holiday coverage to meet business needs as well as the possibility
of mandatory overtime.*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere
to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy.Primary
Responsibilities:Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM and
ICD-10-PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a hospital
setting and understand their impact on the DRG with reference to
CC/MCC, while adhering to the official coding guidelines and
established client coding guidelines of the assigned
facilityAbstract additional data elements during the Chart Review
process when coding, as neededAdhere to the ethical standards of
coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMAAdhere to and maintain
required levels of performance in both coding quality and
productivity as established by Optum360Provide documentation
feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriateMaintain
up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials
disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations
Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management,
etc.Participate in coding department meetings and educational
eventsReview and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or
missingYoull be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:High School Diploma / GED (or higher)3+ recent years
of Acute Care Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital,
facility, etc.)Experience working in a level I trauma center and/or
teaching hospital with a mastery of complex procedures, major
trauma ER encounters, cardiac catheterization, interventional
radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases, and observation
coding.Professional coder certification with credentialing from
AHIMA and/or AAPC (ROCC, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained
annuallyMust have ICD-10 (CM & PCS) experience and DRGcoding
experienceAbility to pass all pre-employment requirements
including, but not limited to drug screening, background check, and
codingPreferred Qualifications:2+ years of outpatient facility
coding experienceExperience with OSHPD reportingExperience with
various encoder systems (eCAC,3M, EPIC)Ability to use a PC in a
Windows environment, including MS Excel (create, edit, save, and
send spreadsheets) and EMR systems Telecommuting
Requirements:Required to have a dedicated work area established
that is separated from other living areas and provides information
privacyAbility to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if
applicable)Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth
Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an
existing high-speed internet serviceUnitedHealth Group requires all
new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination
status.Military & Veterans find your nextmission: We know your
background and experience is different and we like that.
UnitedHealth Group values the skills, experience and dedication
that serving in the military demands. In fact, many of the values
defined in the service mirror what the UnitedHealth Group culture
holds true: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and
Performance. Whether you are looking to transition from active duty
to a civilian career, or are an experienced veteran or spouse, we
want to help guide your career journey. Learn more at
https://uhg.Hr/transitioning-militaryLearn how Teresa, a Senior
Quality Analyst,works withmilitary veterans and ensures they
receive the best benefits and experience
possible.Https://uhg.Hr/vetCareers with Optum. Here's the idea. We
built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the
health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we
use the world's large accumulation of health related information,
or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits
for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and
uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group
family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds
and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to
reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high
performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter.
Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular
opportunity to do your life's best work.SMColorado, Connecticut or
Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is
$21.68 $38.56. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents
is $23.94 $42.40. Pay is based on several factors including but not
limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In
addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such
as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition
programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits
are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when
you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, youll find a
far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.PLEASE NOTE The sign
on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who
are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or
related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ('
Internal Candidates') are not eligible to receive a sign on
bonus.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group
is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer
and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, protected veteran status, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by
law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Keywords:
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